Fèis Ìle
2024
Founder’s Cask Tasting
Thursday 30th May - 10:30 Adults: £55
Join Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder and Managing Director, to sample 6 specially selected cask samples from the warehouse. Get an insight into what Anthony looks for when creating the latest tastes and flavours in Kilchoman single malt.
– 100% Islay 14th Edition Preview
– 2011/459 Bourbon Cask
– 2007/55 Bourbon Cask
– 2014/611 Port Cask
-2010/258 Oloroso Sherry Butt
-2007/430 Oloroso Sherry Butt
*Please contact the distillery if you would like to put your name down on the standby list for the tasting, should places become available.
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Exploring New & Upcoming Releases
Thursday 30th May - 14:30 Adults: £45
Join George Wills and Catherine MacMillan for the opportunity to taste recent and upcoming releases including the Fèis 2024 release and our new Batch Strength core range release.
-Batch Strength
-Sauternes Cask Matured 2024
-Fèis Ĩle 2024 Release
-Loch Gorm 2024
-Kilchoman 16 Years Old
*Please contact the distillery if you would like to put your name down on the standby list for the tasting, should places become available.
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Islay's Farm Tour
Thursday 30th May - 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 Adults: £35
Jump on board for a guided tour around the farm and its surrounding area. Ride along in the estate wagon, making stops at different points to sample a selection of drams and hear a few of Islay’s local tales! Discover the barley fields and gain insights into the upcoming harvest of 2024. Delve into the intricacies of livestock care and the day-to-day operations of the farm. Along the way, indulge in local tales and history while soaking in the breath-taking scenery from various vantage points. Every corner of Kilchoman will be thoroughly explored as Islay leads you through every detail!
*Although sold out on the 30th May, there are additional Farm Tours during Fèis week – Mon 27th and Tue 28th at 14:30 – Booking Essential
Be a Bottler
Thursday 30th May - 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 Adults: £99
Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in the unique experience of bottling your exclusive edition from a single cask.
From filling the bottle to personally hand-labelling, inserting the cork, and sealing it, you will do it all. See first-hand the time and care that goes into creating one of our single cask releases. Price includes a personalised bottle of a Distillery Exclusive Single Cask.
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Machir Bay Sunset Drams
Tuesday 28th May at 20:00 Adults: £30
Join us for a special whisky tasting event on Machir Bay at sunset. Sample four whiskies and enjoy some nibbles as we share Kilchoman stories at sunset and soak in the Islay atmosphere. Limited tickets available. Don’t miss out!
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LIVE ONLINE TASTING
Thursday 30th May - 11:00 & 14:00 Adults: £27.48 per pack
For those of you who can’t make it to Islay in person, don’t worry, you can still join us virtually for two online tastings live on our Facebook Page and Instagram.
11:00 – 11:45 – ‘The Impact of Peat: From Unpeated to Heavily Peated’ with Emma McHarrie & James Wills
14:00 – 14:45 – ‘Exploring New & Upcoming Releases’ with Peter & Anthony Wills
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Getting to Islay is easier than you might think; for those short on time, we recommend flying. 45-minute direct flights depart twice daily from Glasgow year-round. For those with a bit more time on their hands we recommend taking the ferry from Kennacraig, it might take a little longer but the beautifully scenic drive and the idyllic ferry journey give you a full appreciation of Islay life.
Once you’re on Islay do not miss the opportunity to experience Kilchoman, the only distillery on Islay where you can see, touch, smell and taste every part of the whisky-making process, from barley to bottling. Head west from Bridgend and follow signposts to Kilchoman. We’re five miles off the main road, watch out for the sheep on the single track road!
